Head Supply Chain Role Purpose The Head Supply Chain is responsible for designing leading and executing the endtoend supply chain strategy to enhance operational efficiency optimize costs and ensure seamless flow of materials information and products This leadership role encompasses demand and supply planning procurement logistics inbound and outbound inventory optimization exportimport operations supplier relationship management and customer collaboration aligned with the organizations strategic objectives and growth plans Key Responsibilities A Strategic Leadership Governance Develop and implement an integrated supply chain strategy aligned with overall business goals Drive transformation initiatives to improve resilience agility and supply chain excellence Partner with senior leadership and crossfunctional teams to align supply chain priorities with corporate strategy Establish governance frameworks policies and performance metrics across the supply chain B Demand Supply Planning Design and implement robust demand forecasting supply planning and inventory optimization processes Lead the Sales Operations Planning S OP process to balance demand supply and financial objectives Collaborate with key customers to improve demand visibility and translate forecasts into executable production and supply plans Work closely with sales production finance and other stakeholders to incorporate market trends material availability cost controls and budgeting inputs Track and improve key KPIs such as forecast accuracy inventory turns working capital efficiency and OTIF OnTime InFull C Procurement Strategic Sourcing Define and execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and plan purchasing schedules to prevent stockouts or excess inventory Lead vendor development negotiations cost optimization and strategic sourcing initiatives Oversee purchase order management order tracking and timely delivery of materials Ensure effective coordination between stores warehouses and logistics teams for smooth material movement Maintain accurate documentation audit trails supplier contracts approvals and procurement records Monitor procurement KPIs and prepare performance reports Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing practices including compliance with environmental labor and safety standards D Operations Process Excellence Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma or other operational excellence methodologies Implement and optimize supply chain technologies such as ERP WMS and related digital tools to enhance visibility and efficiency Standardize processes and SOPs across supply chain functions to improve consistency and scalability E Risk Management Compliance Identify supply chain risks and develop proactive mitigation and business continuity plans Ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations statutory requirements environmental norms and corporate governance standards Oversee exportimport operations and regulatory adherence where applicable F Strategic Vendor Development Identify evaluate and develop strategic suppliers to build longterm partnerships Collaborate with suppliers to drive cost savings quality improvement innovation and risk mitigation Strengthen supplier performance management and capability development G Audit Controls Compliance Ensure endtoend supply chain compliance with internal policies external regulations and industry standards Lead and support internal and external audits including supplier audits Strengthen control mechanisms and corrective action processes H Team Leadership Stakeholder Management Build lead and develop a highperforming supply chain team Coach and mentor team members to enhance capability accountability and engagement Collaborate with business unit leaders finance teams and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution Foster a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and innovation Establish clear KPIs SOPs and performance review mechanisms Key Competencies Strategic thinking and execution orientation Solid leadership and stakeholder management Expertise in endtoend supply chain management Datadriven decisionmaking and process excellence mindset Risk management and compliance orientation Interested can send their updated resume to hidden email

📌 Head Supply Chain (Mumbai)
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📍 Mumbai